Archives Program Officer - University Archives - University Library

Archives Program Officer

(Academic Professional)

University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign

Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information, consult the Library's Guidelines and Workflows . This is a 100%-time, permanent, twelve-month appointment Academic Professional position in the University Library.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the Library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library's DEIA webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/.

The position provides a high level of research and instructional services for the University Archives and its various program areas through the application of a mixture of strategies and services. The position reports to the University Archivist.

Duties and Responsibilities: This position assumes a lead role in providing research and instructional services to a broad range of faculty, students, and the general public including doing so through overseeing the accessioning and processing of archival materials in all formats. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment as well as working independently. Specific responsibilities include:

Research and Instructional Services:

• Oversee all aspects of the accessioning of archival materials, regardless of format, to support primary source research and instructional needs for a broad range of constituent groups
• Support instructional and research-related services for in-person and online inquiries through a multitude of methods
• Take a lead role in the archival arrangement and description of accessioned materials in both analog and digital formats according to standard archival research practices and provide oversight of other staff engaged in the same
• Conduct reference interviews and provide instruction explaining the archival research process and methods for locating and evaluating evidence found in archival materials
• Provide mediated access to archival materialsDigital Operations:
• Collaborate with Archives personnel in the development and implementation of archival policies, procedures, and services particularly as they relate to access and use of digital content
• Oversee the management of archival materials using archives collections management software and in alignment with the University of Illinois Library's digital preservation environment
• Analyze archival use patterns and provide recommendations for expanding digital content so as to improve the Archives' reach to known user communitiesManagement support:
• Assist in a variety of tasks associated with the management of archival operations including oversight of public spaces and supervision of students as neededAcademic Professional employees are encouraged to use "investigation time" to pursue areas of interest, not directly in support of an immediate program need, in accordance with the University Library's policy on Investigation Time for Academic Professional Employees < http://www.library.illinois.edu/administration/human/resources/investigationtime.html Some investigations originating in this manner may evolve into regular work assignments or production activities.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master's degree of library/information science; or master's degree in archives, museum studies, public history, or related field with degree date prior to start of employment
• Prior professional or pre-professional experience applying archival techniques and practices to processing archival materials, both digital and analog
• Experience successfully managing and completing a diverse range of projects in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lift 30 pounds to a height of five feet
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in person
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environmentPreferred:
• Coursework/focus on archives, museum studies, or related history field
• One or more years of demonstrated experience processing archival materials
• Experience with Archon, ArchivesSpace, or other current archives collection management systems
• Working knowledge of preservation and/or conservation practicesAppointment Information

Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services which help the Library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The Library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The Library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/.

Salary and rank: The budgeted salary range for academic professional positions in the Library is $58,700 - $70,000 and is commensurate with credentials and experience. The University of Illinois Library is committed to competitive salaries and attending to equity in compensation within the organization.

Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 12 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.

Campus and Community: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,765 faculty members who serve 33,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu.

The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 126,638 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: https://illinois.edu or https://www.champaigncounty.org.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on November 1, 2024. Please create your candidate profile, upload a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references by the close date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Aneitre Johnson at [email protected] or 217-265-0244. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Requisition ID: 1027047

Job Category: Research

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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